Experts: Bonds as the new HR king  —  Barry Bonds is the new home run king, having passed Hank Aaron on the all-time list.  But with allegations of performance-enhancing drug use swirling around the controversial slugger, how should we view Bonds' accomplishment?

Braves solve nemesis Perez, top Mets 7-3  —  NEW YORK (AP) — The Atlanta Braves finally figured out Oliver Perez.  —  Beaten three times by Perez — the only games they have lost to New York this season — the Braves got some revenge Tuesday night, ripping the left-hander for two home runs and 10 hits in a 7-3 victory over the Mets.

Clemens backs A-Rod, gets ejected  —  TORONTO (AP) — Alex Rodriguez got hit, and Roger Clemens made sure it didn't go unanswered.  —  Rodriguez was hit by a pitch from Toronto's Josh Towers in the third inning Tuesday night, leading to both benches and bullpens emptying onto the field twice.

Reading police say ex-big leaguer had gun, cocaine  —  Jay Baller, a Reading Baseball Hall of Fame member, is arrested after authorities receive reports of Baller and other men using drugs and playing with a weapon.  —  Reading, PA - A former major league pitcher and member …

Marlins Willing To Listen On Miguel Olivo  —  For what it's worth, the Marlins will apparently listen to offers for catcher Miguel Olivo.  Olivo makes $2MM this year, and that will increase through arbitration next year.  If the Fish can't trade him, they might nontender him.  —  Olivo, 29, is allergic to walks.

Wily Mo has cleared waivers  —  According to a Major League source, Wily Mo Pena has cleared waivers, allowing the Red Sox to trade him up until the Aug. 31 waiver trade deadline.  —  Just in case you were wondering, this has no bearing on the ability of the Red Sox to send Pena to the minors.

Yankees call up Chamberlain, activate Giambi from disabled list  —  TORONTO (AP) — Joba Chamberlain joined the New York Yankees' bullpen on Tuesday, adding a hard-throwing pitcher to a bullpen that has struggled.  —  The 21-year-old from Lincoln, Nebraska, was taken by the Yankees …

Notes: Outfield pays off for Bruntlett  —  Pence progressing slowly, but surely; Thursday is for charity  —  HOUSTON — Eric Bruntlett had never set foot in the outfield until 2003, when Houston Astros manager Jimy Williams asked the then 25-year-old rookie if he was interested in expanding his horizons.

VandenHurk has forgettable outing  —  PHILADELPHIA — Hanley Ramirez lined the first pitch of the game into the left-field bleachers.  The Marlins loaded the bases in each of the first two innings.  —  On a steamy, 90-degree night, it almost looked like a mirage.

The NL MVP Race  —  Who is the most valuable player in the National League?  If you can answer that definitively, drop me a line, because I can't make that call right now.  The race is a jumbled mess, with few players having dominant seasons on either side of the ball …

Pirates Notebook: Littlefield's price too high?  —  PHOENIX — Dave Littlefield has a reputation for seeking sky-high prices in trades and, as a result, turning off those with whom he is trying to deal.  —  The Pirates' general manager often has rejected the charge, but two recent events lend …

Marlins take part in fund-raiser cook-off  —  Uggla among players at event at Benihana's restaurant  —  MIRAMAR, Fla. — The Marlins teamed up with Benihana's restaurant to host the Benihana Celebrity Cook-Off on Sunday.  —  Several Marlins players, including Dan Uggla …

Diamondbacks Sign Byrnes To Extension  —  According to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic, the Diamondbacks have reached an accord with outfielder Eric Byrnes in the $30MM over three years.  Piecoro believes that the fallout of the deal will be a trade of right fielder Carlos Quentin.